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Wisconsin farmer plants sunflower fields to provide a respite during this rough year – CNN

September 10, 2020 by Leo

Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that’s what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields.

Source: Wisconsin farmer plants sunflower fields to provide a respite during this rough year – CNN

Nice.

With Big-Buttons and Easy-to-Use, Seniors Get Video Devices At No Charge To Talk to Family For First Time in Months

September 9, 2020 by Leo

The Dreamweaver Foundation has delivered Facebook Portals to 300 seniors in nursing homes in Iowa and Nebraska to connect them with family.

Source: With Big-Buttons and Easy-to-Use, Seniors Get Video Devices At No Charge To Talk to Family For First Time in Months

This is a situation where technology really can help. Be it Portal, or GrandPad (used by one of my family members), or something else, staying connected is pretty key.

New treatment may help slow progression of ALS, research shows

September 8, 2020 by Leo

The research was supported in part by donations from the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Source: New treatment may help slow progression of ALS, research shows

Great to hear that particular meme might be paying off!

High school students create music program for underprivileged kids during the pandemic – 6abc Philadelphia

September 7, 2020 by Leo

A music program started by two high school students is providing much need support to underprivileged youth during the pandemic. They host virtual music lessons with a focus on emotional wellness.

Source: High school students create music program for underprivileged kids during the pandemic – 6abc Philadelphia

Great idea!

Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets – CNN

September 6, 2020 by Leo

Yulia Ziskel, Sumire Kudo and Cynthia Phelps perform in Brooklyn Bridge Park as part of the New York Philharmonic’s Bandwagon

Borda’s solution, for now, is the rented Ford pickup, which made its debut on Friday. Dubbed the “Bandwagon,” it travels New York’s five boroughs each weekend with a sound system, support staff and a handful of musicians in tow. If the people can’t come to Lincoln Center, Borda figured, bring the music to the people.

Source: Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets – CNN

I love this.

Honeybee venom kills breast cancer cells – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

September 5, 2020 by Leo

Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells.

Source: Honeybee venom kills breast cancer cells – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Looks legit, and if accurate, very exciting.

Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Virtual Drum-Off Challenge – Rolling Stone

September 4, 2020 by Leo

Dave Grohl continues to spend the pandemic virtually jamming with fans as the Foo Fighters frontman accepted a drum challenge issued by a 10-year-old British girl.

Source: Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Virtual Drum-Off Challenge – Rolling Stone

Pretty cute. Made me smile.

Painting wind turbine blades black can reduce bird deaths 70% – Fast Company

September 3, 2020 by Leo

… as birds struggle with the impacts of climate change, anything to help reduce unnecessary deaths is critical. On wind farms, the fix could be as simple as paint.

Source: Painting wind turbine blades black can reduce bird deaths 70% – Fast Company

I love simple solutions.

Amazon Driver Saves Dog From Drowning In Woburn Pool – WBZ

September 2, 2020 by Leo

“I happened to be in the right moment at the right time. I would repeat the same actions over and over if I had to,” Cassabria said.

Source: Amazon Driver Saves Dog From Drowning In Woburn Pool – WBZ

Regardless of how the dog got there (we don’t really know, and mistakes do happen), excellent work by that driver!

This 10-year-old Girl Has Sent 1,500 Art Kits to Children in Foster Care and Shelters During Coronavirus Lockdown – Good News Shared

September 1, 2020 by Leo

After the outbreak of Covid-19 and schools had to close, Chelsea began to send art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters to give them something uplifting to do when they’re feeling down. So far, Chelsea and her family have already sent an incredible 1,500 kits.

Source: This 10-year-old Girl Has Sent 1,500 Art Kits to Children in Foster Care and Shelters During Coronavirus Lockdown – Good News Shared

Well done!

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